Belgrade Christmas Market 2025 will be the fourth consecutive edition of Winter Fairytale (Zimska bajka), a beloved tradition that turns Sava Park in the trendy Belgrade Waterfront into a magical winter wonderland. Following its continued success, the city is bringing the festival back for the 2025/2026 season. Let’s take a closer look at the dates, early activities, exact location, and other essential details of this popular holiday event.
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Belgrade Christmas Market 2025 Dates
This season’s Belgrade Christmas Market will take place from December 5th, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The festival will run for 32 days, offering visitors the best way to experience the festive spirit of the city amid modern skyscrapers.
Exact Location
Winter Fairytale is held in an enclosed Sava Park, located along Woodrow Wilson Boulevard (Bulevar Vudroa Vilsona) near the Galerija shopping mall in the Belgrade Waterfront.
Entrance is free. The market is easily reachable by free public transport or by car, with convenient parking at Galerija mall — the first three hours are free, and thereafter the rate is 200 dinars per hour.
Things to Enjoy at Belgrade’s Winter Fairytale
Winter Fairytale is the best place to experience the world of holiday magic in Belgrade, as the atmosphere rivals scenes from your favorite festive movies. Visitors can soak in live music, savor seasonal treats, and take part in classic winter activities like ice skating and meeting Santa Claus.
Sava Park will be transformed into multiple themed areas, each offering a unique experience. Thrill-seekers and families with children can glide across the expansive Ice Kingdom rink or wander through the enchanting Magical Maze. When it’s time for a break, the Wine & Dine zone invites food lovers to enjoy hearty meals and festive drinks, while cozy Fire Pits provide warmth, delicious bites, and a touch of winter magic.
Visitors of all ages, both locals and tourists, agree that this is the perfect place to soak up the holiday spirit, surrounded by twinkling lights, festive aromas, and the joy of winter in Serbia. Bring your family and friends, leave your worries behind, and immerse yourself in a wonderland full of color, flavor, and holiday cheer — the magic of winter awaits!
Once the detailed Belgrade Christmas market 2025/2026 program is available, you can explore it at this link.
Facts & Figures
- 2 million visitors during the month-long event
- 150,000 Christmas lights illuminating the market
- 40,000 m² of festive decorations
- 170 programs including concerts, movie screenings, children’s plays, workshops, and live music performances
Quick Links: Past Christmas Markets & Festive Decor at Belgrade Waterfront
- First Glimpse of the Belgrade Christmas Market 2024/2025
- The Most Wonderful Ice Skating at Belgrade Waterfront
- Belgrade New Year 2025 and Christmas Decor in Photos
Editor’s note: I’m calling it a Christmas market because that’s essentially what it feels like, but technically it’s a winter festival. In Serbia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7, with traditions quite different from those in the West.
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